11-19-2019, 09:23 AM
Right now, we know that Lancaster is used as route to DTK from both the north via the Expressway, and east via Wellington. Closing the Lancaster crossing would lead to changing travel patterns, but particularly for those coming from the east on Wellington, continuing on Wellington to Margaret is the most likely change they'll make. For those from the north, it's harder to say as there are many more options. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot more traffic shift to Margaret instead (Bridgeport->Margaret->Victoria). Is this desirable?
Lancaster is also what you might call a main street in a similar sense to Belmont in that it's kind of the nexus for small restaurants, convenience stores etc. servicing those neighbourhoods. I don't think reducing connectivity for a street like that is desirable. Cutting out a key section of a network is something that should be done very carefully. Sure, it may reduce car traffic on that street, but it will also isolate that neighbourhood significantly as well.
Lancaster is also what you might call a main street in a similar sense to Belmont in that it's kind of the nexus for small restaurants, convenience stores etc. servicing those neighbourhoods. I don't think reducing connectivity for a street like that is desirable. Cutting out a key section of a network is something that should be done very carefully. Sure, it may reduce car traffic on that street, but it will also isolate that neighbourhood significantly as well.